Valid email accounts are highly prized for sending spam or phishing emails. Because the account is legitimate, emails sent from it are less likely to be blocked by spam filters, making them effective for distributing malware. 3. Credential Stuffing

: Malicious software (like RedLine, Vidar, or Lumma) infects consumer devices, harvesting saved passwords directly from web browsers and crypto wallets. The Lifecycle of a Malicious Exploitation

: This indicates a geographic or systemic mixture, meaning the emails span multiple global domains, countries, or email providers, compressed into a .zip archive.